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BBC Catering Services

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 14:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 May 2025 at 15:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), a respected public authority operating under sub-central government regulations, has recently awarded a contract for catering services across its numerous UK sites, situated primarily in London and Reading. This procurement process, using a selective and competitive flexible procedure, involved seeking innovative solutions to optimise efficiency and sustainability within catering operations, which include staff restaurants, coffee shops, vending services, and corporate hospitality. The awarded contract, having a potential five-year term starting from 5 October 2026, holds an anticipated value ranging from £4.2 million to £5.4 million, inclusive of VAT. The procurement, currently at the award stage with Baxterstorey Limited as the supplier, demonstrates a commitment to enhancing staff well-being while fulfilling operational demands.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of large-scale catering services. Companies with innovative approaches to tackling fluctuating service volumes and sustaining efficient operations across diverse locations stand to benefit. With the BBC striving for sustainability, inclusivity, and cost-effectiveness, businesses capable of aligning with these core values will be well-suited to compete. Baxterstorey Limited's recent success illustrates the potential for substantial contract benefits and the opportunity for acknowledged leaders in catering solutions to expand their portfolios and market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC Catering Services

Notice Description

The BBC is seeking to procure catering services across 12 diverse locations, each with unique operational demands. Catering services improve staff well-being and create a positive work environment contributing to BBC operations' overall efficiency and experience. Recent operational challenges include fluctuating service volumes at larger sites, and consistently low volumes at smaller sites within the portfolio. Addressing these dynamics is critical to ensuring efficiency and sustainability across the estate. Catering services include staff restaurants, coffee shops, vending services, and corporate hospitality. The services are tailored to each site's needs, ranging from weekday operations to 24/7 availability at specific locations. The BBC owns the major catering assets deployed across its estate and funds their maintenance through an approved supplier, managed by the Catering services Provider, ensuring operational reliability and compliance with necessary standards. As part of its ongoing efforts to optimise services, the BBC seeks to innovate and enhance these offerings while aligning with its core values of sustainability, inclusivity, and cost-efficiency. This is a single Lot requirement. The Contract has a term of 3 years with expected commencement 05/10/2026, with extension option of 2 years. The anticipated contract value will range from PS4,200,000 to PS5,400,000, including VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension period of two years, at the BBC's sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05162e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055264-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,320,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Baxterstorey Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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